At this year’s Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles, actress Emily Blunt made a memorable entrance with a simple request: no hugs, please.

The reason behind her unusual appeal? Blunt, dressed in an immaculate white cape dress, was concerned about maintaining the perfection of her fresh tan. She was overheard sharing this with fellow actor Dave Franco, expressing her desire to keep her ensemble flawless for the evening.

This small yet intriguing detail was just one of the fascinating behind-the-scenes snippets that the Daily Mail’s observant reporters managed to capture at Hollywood’s prestigious event.

As the glamorous night unfolded, celebrities indulged in the exquisite offerings from the upscale Japanese restaurant Nobu. The menu, priced at $125 per person, featured luxurious dishes such as salmon nigiri, caviar, and lobster salad, catering to the elite tastes of Hollywood’s finest.

However, not all stars seemed inclined to partake in the lavish feast. During the commercial breaks of CBS’s broadcast, Selena Gomez was spotted nibbling on edamame beans—doing so at a notably leisurely pace, perhaps preferring simplicity over extravagance amidst the evening’s opulence.

If that was a sign of boredom, she wouldn’t have been alone. 65-year-old Sean Penn appeared to take a quiet moment to shut his eyes, while sat at his table next to Leonardo DiCaprio. At another moment in the evening, long-time smoker Penn lit up a cigarette inside.

As Emily Bluntarrived at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angelesfor this year’s Golden GlobeAwards on Sunday, she had just one request: no hugs. Why? She had a fresh ‘tan’ and didn’t want it to rub off on her pristine white cape dress

Meanwhile, a newly brunette Ariana Grande was notable for the sheer size of her entourage, who surrounded her as she moved in and out of the venue. Her boyfriend and Wicker co-star Ethan Slater was nowhere to be seen. Instead, Grande was accompanied by longtime bestie, Doug Middlebrook, whose arm she gripped throughout the night.

Kevin Hart and his wife Eniko seemed in no mood for celebration.

On one occasion, Kevin tried to talk to her, but she wouldn’t be drawn – appearing irritated. On another, Eniko texted on her phone, her back turned to her husband.

Gayle King came prepared for the long haul. The veteran TV host, 71, secretly switched to clogs under her floor-length sequin gown once she had walked the red carpet. She was busy filming interviews with arriving stars for CBS Mornings and no doubt needed to be steady on her feet.

Eyebrows were raised by King’s interview with overnight sensation Hudson Williams – star of new gay ice hockey romance series, Heated Rivalry.

‘The buzz the whole night, and I’m not exaggerating, was, “They’re coming! They’re coming! They’re coming!”‘ King said, referring to the fevered anticipation around Williams and his co-star Connor Storrie.

But Williams crudely replied, ‘Yeah, we do that a lot’ – a reference to the show’s many sex scenes.

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend and Wicker co-star Ethan Slater was nowhere to be seen. Instead, she was accompanied by longtime bestie, Doug Middlebrook, whose arm she gripped throughout the night

Gayle King came prepared for the long haul. The veteran TV host, 71, secretly switched to clogs under her floor-length sequin gown

65-year-old Sean Pennappeared to take a quiet moment to shut his eyes, while sat at his table next to Leonardo DiCaprio. At another moment in the evening, long-time smoker Penn lit up a cigarette inside (pictured)

Off the red carpet and inside the ballroom, word was that Timothee Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner – glittering in figure-hugging gold – were the couple to be seen with.

Stars lined up to greet Chalamet, who won Best Actor, while Jenner largely said nothing, a source seated nearby noted.

That insider described the couple as ‘snogging all night’ when the cameras weren’t on them. While another joked: ‘He couldn’t keep his hands off her gigantic butt.’

Which is perhaps surprising, as the Daily Mail’s lip reader caught what appears to have been a tense exchange between the couple, with Jenner allegedly branding Chalamet ‘annoying’ just before the ceremony began.

Also causing a stir was Amanda Seyfried and her rather suspect facial expressions. The actress was nominated and lost in the category of Best Actress.

But, as Rose Byrne was announced as the victor for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Seyfried was caught on camera grimacing, forcing a smile and applauding.

Some critics branded the moment ‘mean girl’ behavior, but now an insider has told us what really happened.

Stars lined up to greet Timothee Chalamet, with Kylie Jenner largely saying nothing, a source seated nearby noted. Another insider joked: ‘He couldn’t keep his hands off her gigantic butt’

‘Amanda was having fun at the Globes because she knew she was going to lose and she was fine with that,’ the source said. ‘She thinks it is ridiculous that people are making a big drama over her reaction to losing as it was only done to be funny and silly. She would never disrespect her fellow nominees.’

Representatives for Seyfried did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Reports swirled of stars including Selena Gomez and Kristen Bell leaving the ceremony early – with awards still to be announced.

Also among the first out the door: Actors Jeremy Allen White and Patrick Schwarzenegger, and podcaster Alex Cooper.

As for the afterparties, it’s said that Netflix’s bash at posh eatery Spago in Beverly Hills was the place to be. 

Nick Jonas and wife Priyanka Chopra were apparently all over each other, kissing and touching any time they weren’t talking to people or posing for photos. One source said: ‘It seemed like they were making up for lost time!’

Fresh off their win for Best Animated Feature, the cast and crew of KPop Demon Hunters were the most sought after picture of the night at Spago.

Fifteen minutes away at Sunset Tower Hotel, comedian Nikki Glaser, who had hosted the Globes, also held a star-studded affair. 

Jennifer Lopez was said to be making it her mission to talk to Glaser, telling others that ‘she loves her and that they need to work together.’